Pardons

Report: Herzog does not intend to grant Netanyahu a pardon

Senior Israeli officials told The New York Times that President Herzog prefers to promote a plea bargain arrangement and wishes to avoid making a decision at this stage.

Pardons Department

Doubts whether the President can pardon Netanyahu

An opinion from the Pardons Department at the Ministry of Justice states that there is doubt about the President's authority to pardon Netanyahu and warns of a breach of public trust.

Trump pardons over 1,000 January 6 rioters

US President issues pardons to over 1,000 individuals charged in connection with the January 6, 2021, attack on the US Capitol, while also commuting the sentences of leaders from the Proud Boys and Oath Keepers.

In final minutes:

Biden issues pre-emptive pardons for his family

Minutes before Trump's inauguration, outgoing President signs pardons for his brothers, sister, and their spouses to end influence peddling investigation against his family.

At last minute:

Biden issues pre-emptive pardons to prevent Trump reprisals

Outgoing President Joe Biden issues pre-emptive pardons to Liz Cheney, Anthony Fauci, and more on his last day in office to prevent Trump from pursuing them for prosecution.

Trump:

'I will fully pardon and apologize to January 6 rioters'

Former US President vows to issue full pardons and a government apology to US Capitol rioters should he run and win in 2024.

President Isaac Herzog's pardons policy

In 4 months. the president has approved 104 requests for a pardon, refuses to pardon sex offenders, domestic violence offenders.

Trump pardons Pollard's handler and former aide Stephen Bannon

Trump issues pardons and commutes sentences for 143 people, including Israeli spy, Lakewood scam artist, Nachshon Wachsman's cousin.

Trump plans presidential pardon blitz

On last day in White House, President Trump plans to grant at least 10 presidential pardons, even considering pardon for himself and family.

Trump pardons former aide and Jared Kushner's father

Trump announces 26 new pardons, including ones for Roger Stone, Paul Manafort and Charles Kushner.

Trump announces series of pardons

Among those pardoned is former campaign aide George Papadopoulos who pleaded guilty to lying to FBI during Russian meddling probe.

NYT: Trump considering pardons for 3 eldest children, Giuliani

The NY Times alleges President Trump has discussed 'Get Out of Jail Free' pardons for three eldest children & attorney Rudy Giuliani.

Report: White House 'bribery-for-pardon' scheme investigated

Federal investigators looking into a potential “bribery-for-pardon” scheme involving presidential pardons, unsealed court documents show.

Special pardon period comes to an end, with 551 helped

Pres. Rivlin, outgoing Minister Shaked, hold meeting to mark end of pardon period.

Shaked, Rivlin, sign pardons for Israel's 70th anniversary

Special presidential pardons given in honor of milestone anniversary of the state.

Rivlin examining 'special pardon' for 70th Independence day

President visits prisons, rehabilitation facilities. 'The power to pardon is a great privilege, but it is also a heavy responsibility.'

MK Shaked: Terrorist No-Pardon Law Vote Next Week

Prime Minister promised Jewish Home to let ministers vote on bill that would enable courts to preclude terrorist pardons.

'Bennett enraged'

Terrorist Pardon Bill will be Debated in Security Cabinet

Prime Minister decides to have the inner cabinet discuss proposed law along with Shamgar Commitee report on prisoner releases.